Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at Rolls-Royce
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
After mandatory training is completed, placements within the business are carried out. My first placement was in the digital manufacturing team in Turbines. This team oversaw the digital transformation of the business and I personally worked on the development of reporting tools.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have always enjoyed my programme very much. I have a passion for engineering and Rolls-Royce is high performing company at the cutting-edge of the industry. This allows me to flourish and fulfil my potential.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt and developed a variety of skills at my time with Rolls-Royce. I have completed training courses on a myriad of engineering disciplines, from manual drawing, to CNC machining and Welding. These training courses provide a foundation of engineering knowledge unlike any other.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Initially my programme had some hiccups, down to us being the first intake to be doing both the new university course and new training provided by Rolls-Royce. As well as this, many of my colleagues and I did not fully grasp what our job role would entail when we started. Since this though, things have improved.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a tremendous amount of support from my employer. I have struggled with depression and I have always been treated with curtesy and respect, with everyone around me offering all the support they could to help my continued progress.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I don't have much to comment here, the support has always been adequate and we are aware of where we can go to find additional support if you need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think that my qualification gives me an engineering insight that allows me to bring forward ideas and actions that have a background of knowledge and experience.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are a huge amount of extra-curricular activities available at Rolls-Royce. From societies, to sports events there is something for everyone and lots of opportunity to get involved.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have shown a passion for the industry and their employees that I think is rare in the current climate.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Who you are is just as important as what qualifications you have, and when it comes down to splitting hairs between candidates, your life outside of work will be a bigger consideration than you think.
